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games3 days ago•7 min saved

HoMM: Olden Era Surges Past 1 Million in Its First Month, Roadmap to 1.0 Revealed

Heroes of Might and Magic: Olden Era has sold over 1 million copies in its first month after a late-April PC launch that included day-one PC Game Pass availability. Hooded Horse and Unfrozen Studio shared a multi-stage early access roadmap through 2026, with Stage 2–3 introducing co-op Teamplay, a revised map generator, hero balance tweaks and improved matchmaking, followed by Stage 4 (1.0) adding the game's second and third acts, an Ironman campaign mode, a PvE roguelike, map sharing and extra achievements, while Ubisoft remains a co-publisher.

via Eurogamer|

#early-access-roadmap #games #heroes-of-might-and-magic-olden-era

technology4 months ago•5 min saved

Hooded Horse Bans AI-Generated Art in Games Amid Industry Concerns

Hooded Horse, the publisher of Manor Lords and Terra Invicta, has implemented a strict ban on AI-generated assets in their games due to ethical concerns, emphasizing the difficulty of policing AI use and advocating for more detailed policies. They view AI art as problematic and potentially harmful to artists and the industry, reflecting broader debates about AI's role and impact in creative fields.

via Rock Paper Shotgun|

#ai-ban #ai-generated-art #ethics

technology4 months ago•2 min saved

Hooded Horse Bans AI-Generated Art Over Ethical Concerns

Hooded Horse, a game publisher, has refused to work with developers using generative AI, considering it 'cancerous' and a source of complications in game development, emphasizing their contracts prohibit AI-generated assets to prevent issues like unintentional inclusion of placeholder content. The industry is divided on AI's role, with some companies adopting it for efficiency, while others criticize its impact on creativity and quality, and legal frameworks are beginning to restrict AI-generated art without human input.

via GamesIndustry.biz|

#ai-controversy #ai-in-gaming #game-development

games7 months ago•6 min saved

Darkwood 2 and Horror Sequels: Surprising Returns in Top-Down Survival

Darkwood 2, a survival horror game set in the Aral Sea's desolate landscape, is being developed by Ice-Pick Lodge with Acid Wizard overseeing, marking a significant shift from the original's creators due to their hiatus. Published by Hooded Horse, the game promises a top-down exploration filled with new monsters and a bleak atmosphere, continuing the legacy of its predecessor while facing concerns over the developers' recent challenges and departures.

via Rock Paper Shotgun|

#darkwood-2 #games #hooded-horse